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Patent GB-2189581-A (GB)
Title: Blank firing attachment
Inventor: ARCARI ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: F41A21/26
Filed: 1987-04-21
Abstract: The design of some guns does not allow a blank firing attachment to be fitted axially onto the end of the gun barrel. In order to overcome this problem, particularly in relation to a machine gun, we provide a body 1 having a radial opening 5 which allows for fitting radially. Also provided is a shoulder 7 which engages an abutment 27 of the gun and clamping means in the form of a spindle 15 screw threaded into the body 1 and engagable with the end of the gun barrel 29. The spindle 15 has a through bore 31 which allows release of gas pressure whilst creating a desired predetermined lock pressure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205305-A (GB)
Title: A cover with pockets defined by generally conical formations
Inventor: GRANT ANDREW BRAND
IPC: B65D85/32
Filed: 1987-06-02
Abstract: A packaging article, e.g. a cover for an egg tray, has pockets defined by surface portions 60 of a plurality of cones 50. The spacing of those surface portions 60 which define a pocket define an envelope for a given grade (or size) of article (such as an egg). Each such surface portion 60 defines a primary flute (or rib) 70. Within a pocket, flutes 70 provide a reduced pocket size as compared with the pocket size otherwise defined by said cone surface portions 60 thereby to securely retain an article of the minimum size to be packed. The flutes 70 are adapted such that a given pocket may thereby readily accommodate an article of a greater size than said minimum size. Oppositely directed secondary ribs or flutes may be provided within the flutes 70 to retain securely an article of greater size. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197059-A (GB)
Title: Electric cigar lighter
Inventor: SEIBEL GEORG
IPC: F23Q7/00
Filed: 1987-10-05
Abstract: The cigar lighter comprises a socket fixed in the instrument panel of a vehicle, and a plug which is insertable in the socket, which plug comprises a plug sleeve (1), an ignition coil (2) and an operating knob (3). The coil (2) is connected to the knob (3) by a spindle (5) which extends through a bearing plate (4). A helical spring (7) is supported at the knob (3) and on the bearing plate (4). The plate (4) includes a plastics material portion (15) and a metal plate (16), which is provided on its edge with stop lugs for engagement in windows (18) of the sleeve (1). The edge of the plastics material portion (15) is provided with guide tongues for guiding the bearing plate (4) in the sleeve (1). When the plug is in its withdrawal position, the operating knob (3) protrudes from the plug housing so that it can be gripped. During movement of the plug, locking springs (37) of the plug sleeve (1) engage with recesses in the plastics material portion (15) of the axially displaceable bearing plate (4). The invention serves to improve the guidance of component parts which slide on one another, and to considerably reduce the wear between bearing plate (4) and locking springs (37). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2211118-A (GB)
Title: Multiple jaw vice
Inventor: YANG TAI-HER
IPC: B25B1/10
Filed: 1987-10-21
Abstract: The vice has a fixed jaw 101 and two side-by-side independently movable jaws 107, 108. Each jaw has a pivoting piece or pieces 121-124 to accommodate different shape workpieces; particularly profiled top pieces 130-132 are fixable on the jaws for further shaped workpieces. Bottom extension pieces 115, 116 of the movable jaws have serrated apertures 117, 118 facing each other and also corresponding to a serrated end 102 of the rear of the fixed jaw 101 to provide a further workpiece gripping assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198540-A (GB)
Title: Device for measuring the parameters of an underground mineral deposit
Inventor: SEMENOV ANATOLY GRIGORIEVICH
IPC: G01V3/08
Filed: 1986-05-29
Abstract: A device for measuring the parameters of an underground mineral deposit which is capable of generating a nuclear magnetic resonance comprises a wire loop (1) placed on the ground surface and connected alternatively, through a controlled switch (2), to a generator (3) of alternating current excitation pulses and, through an information signal amplifier (5), coherent detector (7) and an analog-to-digital converter, to a processor (12) which, in turn, is connected to the controlled switch (2), to regulators of the amplitude (8) and of the duration (9) of the excitation pulses, to the generator (3) of the alternating current excitation pulses connected to the coherent detector (7) and to the regulators (8, 9), and, through an amplification regulator (6) to the information signal amplifier (5).
Patent GB-2208093-A (GB)
Title: Lamp mounting
Inventor: ALLEN DAVID
IPC: F21V21/08
Filed: 1988-02-11
Abstract: A lamp mounting, especially a mounting for a floodlight for a building site, comprising a T-shaped or L-shaped bracket with a back limb 12 vertical in use and a forwardly extending limb 14 to which is adjustably mounted by means of a swivel bolt (20) a U-member (22) the arms of which provide an adjustable mounting (26) for a floodlamp (24), and at least one and most preferably at least two limpet-type permanent magnets (16,18) mounted to the rear face of the back limb of the bracket. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209063-A (GB)
Title: Fastener for panels
Inventor: LONGHURST KEITH GRAHAM
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 1984-04-11
Abstract: A fastener 166 (or 168) for securing a panel 162 (or 164) to a support 164 comprises a securing element 172 which can be press fitted into the end of the panel (e.g. plaster board) and a fastening element 174 extending laterally with respect to the panel and which can be press fitted in the lateral direction into a complementary recess 176 (or 178) in the support 164. The fastener can also have a limb or plate 170 which lies face to face with the panel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2221796-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic vibrators
Inventor: GEARING JAMES WALTER
IPC: H01F7/06
Filed: 1988-08-09
Abstract: The vibrator comprises an annular coil 13 mounted on a reciprocating element 9 and a stationary radial magnetic field produced by an array of permanently magnetised tablets 8 arranged in two annular rows coaxial with the coil, one row of tablets being positioned within the coil and the other being positioned outside the coil. The tablets are preferably parallelepipedal in shape, and have a north pole on one face and a south pole on the opposite face. Preferred materials for the tablets are samarium cobalt or neodymium-iron-boron. As shown the vibrator comprises two coils and four annular row of tablets. The vibrator may be used in an actuator, loudspeaker or hydro sounder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2231500-A (GB)
Title: Walking support orthosis
Inventor: HART DAVID
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 1989-05-16
Abstract: A wheeled frame orthosis, provides adjustable support and control to a patient suffering from cerebral palsy or of similar medical condition, allowing them to stand, walk and steer the device by turning their body in the desired direction of travel. The support e.g. back plate (1, fig 6) and chest strap, or a full brace (fig 5) is such, so as to leave the hands free. The amount of lifting support is adjusted by turning knob (52, fig 14) to compress support spring 48 so that when added to the amount being exerted by the patient, is sufficient to support the patient while walking. Brakes (66, fig 19) are automatically applied to the wheels when the patient no longer provides their own proportion of lifting support and so slumps in the frame, thus rotating arm 42 and bulling cable 59. This is both a safety feature and a means of encouraging a patient to make progress.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222089-A (GB)
Title: Tooth-cleaning device
Inventor: SCHNEIDER PETER
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 1989-06-27
Abstract: A tooth-cleaning device for supporting at least one strand of dental floss. The device includes a floss holder portion and a manipulating handle portion. The holder portion may be secured to or releasably connectable to the handle portions. The holder portion has two spacial legs which define an intervening span bridged by the or each strand of dental floss, and the handle is at an angle to and in the same plane as, the floss and legs. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2234457-A (GB)
Title: Thin film extrusion hopper
Inventor: STILL GORDON ROBERT
IPC: B05C5/00
Filed: 1989-08-04
Abstract: A thin film extrusion hopper of the kind which extrudes a thin film of liquid on to a carrier, for example for coating a photographic film, which comprises closely spaced walls defining a downward flow path for a thin layer of the material, the flow path including a first cavity (4) for receipt of liquid and below an outwardly divergent flow slot (5), a second cavity (6), and then a second flow slot (7) so as to provide an emergent curtain of fluid which is clear of bubbles. Preferably the first cavity is outwardly divergent in width and the second cavity is inwardly divergent. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236765-A (GB)
Title: Steam iron with inclined handle
Inventor: FILLERY BRIAN GORDON
IPC: D06F75/02
Filed: 1989-10-13
Abstract: An electronic mini steam iron with handle at 30 degrees to sole plate bottom, utilising various shaped sole plates with an electrically operated steam actuator switch mounted on handle allowing an abundance of steam to flow from separate steam boiler to flow through handle and sole plate via cast channels through holes in sole plate. Electrical power output to sole plate controlled from separate control box with variable control. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242307-A (GB)
Title: Laser probe for biomodulation of tissue nerve and immune systems
Inventor: DIAMANTOPOULOS COSTAS
IPC: A61N5/067
Filed: 1990-02-09
Abstract: A probe (3) carries a semiconductor laser (1) for biomodulation of tissue, nerve and immune systems. To avoid losses due to radio frequency generation the driving electronics circuit is mounted on a printed circuit board (4) inside the probe. In operation discrete macropulses, each containing a series of micropulses, are generated.
Patent GB-2245928-A (GB)
Title: Pointing tool
Inventor: JARVIS FRANK LEONARD
IPC: E04F21/165
Filed: 1990-07-13
Abstract: A pointing tool comprises a platform (2) having a working surface for supporting a supply of mortar. A generally planar upstanding wall (6) extends along one boundary of the platform (2). The included angle between the wall (6) and platform (2) is an obtuse angle. A handle (4) extends downwardly from the underside of the platform. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250979-A (GB)
Title: Containers
Inventor: LADBROOK MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 1990-12-11
Abstract: A container for packaging an article (12) of variable size and shape, e.g. a book, is formed with slots (7, 9) or the like for receiving a baseboard (11) on which the article is releasably secured, e.g. by means of a sleeve of heat-shrunk film. This enables a container to securely package articles of variable size without requiring any additional packing material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241232-A (GB)
Title: Electro-optical materials
Inventor: UCHINO KENJI
IPC: G02F1/055
Filed: 1991-02-21
Abstract: An electro-optical material has the general formula:  (1 - x)Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3 - xPbTiO3 wherein 0.05 </= x </= 0.40.)
Patent GB-2242832-A (GB)
Title: Fire-fighting devices
Inventor: PATERSON WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: A62C3/07
Filed: 1991-03-18
Abstract: The invention is concerned with fire-fighting devices suitable for use in vehicles, for example, private cars or other road vehicles. in one example, a container (30) of fire-extinguishing liquid is provided in the cabin of the vehicle. A conduit means adapted to lead fluid from the container to the engine compartment of the vehicle comprises a manifold outlet means having pipes (24) leading from outlet points (22). At the outer ends of the pipes are nozzles (26) which direct fluid around the engine compartment. The device may be operated by manually switching a conventional valve on the container (30), or there may be provided a switch on the vehicle facia-board, the operation of which starts the release of fire-fighting fluid, while the vehicle occupants are looking to their own safety and that of children or animals in the vehicle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243884-A (GB)
Title: Friction clutch unit and method of producing same
Inventor: WESTENDORF HOLGER
IPC: F16D13/58
Filed: 1991-05-07
Abstract: in a method of assembling a friction clutch, the clutch housing 10 is centred with a cylindrical portion 15 on a cylindrical guide sector 16 of the flywheel 4 and the axially correct position is found by axial application and measurement of the initial tension of the clutch diaphragm spring 8 and the clutch housing and flywheel are rigidly connected to one another in this position. The connection may be by welding, rivets (Fig 2), deformation of the housing (Figs 3 and 4), or welding using a ring (Fig 5) which may form part of a gearwheel (Figs 6 and 7). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252449-A (GB)
Title: Forming micropatterns in semiconductor substrates
Inventor: HAN WOO-SUNG
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 1991-08-09
Abstract: A method for forming a micropattern with a line width and spacing below the resolution limit of a photolithographic process comprises the steps of covering a photoresist layer (11) over a material 10 to be etched, exposing the photoresist layer (11) using a mask on which a pattern is formed having a linewidth and spacing below the resolution limit of the photoresist layer (11), developing the exposed photoresist layer to form grooves in the surface of the exposed photoresist layer, filling the grooves with an etch-blocking material (12) which is resistant to oxygen reactive ion etching, etching the photoresist layer (11) by oxygen reactive ion etching using the etch blocking material (12) filling the grooves as a mask, and etching the material 10 using the pattern which is made of a photoresist layer and formed by the etching process, as a mask. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261229-A (GB)
Title: Insulating roofing
Inventor: KHUEN WONG SEONG
IPC: E04D11/02
Filed: 1991-10-02
Abstract: A roofing structure especially for tropical climates in which it provides good heat insulation comprises a plurality of roofing panels 1 each comprising a lightweight insulating core 8, for example of high density expanded polystyrene, and a rigid, self-supporting coating 9, for example of glass-reinforced cement, around the core, the panels being disposed in edge- to-edge abutment and being spaced from (4) and supported on a substantially water-impermeable roofing surface 5, 6, 7. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2260982-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic composite material mechanical behaviour simulation
Inventor: BUTLER EDWIN GRANVILLE
IPC: G01N33/38
Filed: 1991-10-29
Abstract: The mechanical behaviour of a given component formed from reinforcing ceramic fibres enclosed in a ceramic matrix is determined by subjecting a dummy component to mechanical testing, the dummy component being formed from low modulus organic resin fibres enclosed in a matrix of an organic resin having a correspondingly low modulus. The organic resin fibres have the same configuration and fibre architecture as those of the ceramic fibres.
Patent GB-2260975-A (GB)
Title: Process to recover salt from brine waste water
Inventor: CHANG CHANG SHIH
IPC: B01D9/00
Filed: 1991-10-28
Abstract: The process to recover salt from brine waste water. By using the differentiation in the absorption and transmission of the infrared beam between sodium chloride or potassium chloride and organic compounds, the method of irradiating the salt crystals with infrared beam is used to vaporize and disintegrate the organic compounds on their surfaces. This method provides more economic and effective means of purifying salts from brine waste water containing high concentration of organic compounds.
Patent GB-2250801-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid actuated control valve
Inventor: SARI OSMAN
IPC: F02M26/53
Filed: 1991-11-28
Abstract: A solenoid actuated valve for controlling the flow of exhaust gas recirculated to the induction pipe of an internal combustion engine, particularly of a motor vehicle, has a valve closure assembly which is spring biassed closed and opened when current is applied to a solenoid device (10) and which is additionally loaded by a pressure balancing element, for example a diaphragm (20), whose force effect is approximately equal, but in the opposite direction, to that caused by pressure differences across the valve when it is closed, that is when the plate (5) abuts with the valve seat (6). The pressure balancing element is located such that one side of it is exposed to the pressure upstream of the closure assembly and the other side is exposed either to the downstream pressure or to atmospheric pressure. A valve guide (8) is supported in the valve housing (2) by way of a spherical bearing (33). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265234-A (GB)
Title: Calculator
Inventor: GIDLEY STEPHEN KEITH
IPC: G06G1/08
Filed: 1992-02-05
Abstract: A calculator, used to study number concepts, comprises base disc 3 and a cover disc 2 with data viewing apertures 4 and 5. The base disc is divided by concentric circles and radial lines to form a number of sections each of which is numbered. The larger aperture 5 has scales along its edges. The arrangement is such that the product of a number on disc 3 and the aligned number at the edge of aperture 5 is displayed in aperture 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2253396-A (GB)
Title: Imidazoacridines and their antineoplastic use
Inventor: CHOLODY WIESLAW MAREK
IPC: A61K31/4745
Filed: 1992-02-28
Abstract: Compounds of formula I   <IMAGE>  in which:  R represents: -OH or -OR', wherein R' represents C1-C6 alkyl, R1<a> and R1<b>, which may be identical or different, represent hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted by a hydroxyl, an amino, a N'-alkylamino or a N', N'-dialkylamino group, such N'-alkyl groups containing 1-4 atoms,  n is 2-5 and  R2 represents hydrogen, or straight chain C1-4 alkyl, in the form of a free base or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt or an N-oxide are useful in antineoplastic treatment and prophylaxis, especially of leukaemia.
Patent GB-2261718-A (GB)
Title: Clutch plate for a motor vehicle friction clutch
Inventor: AMENT NORBERT
IPC: F16F15/12
Filed: 1992-11-20
Abstract: In order to mount the lateral discs of a clutch plate, provided with a torsional vibration damper, of a motor vehicle friction clutch on a hub, there is provided a plastics ring (23) which is inserted with an annular pant (29) into a central opening in one of the lateral discs. The plastics ring (23) has a plurality of sets of radially inwardly projecting blocks (41, 43, 45), separated from one another by slots (46), with a part-cylindrical inner face (47). The blocks (41) of a first set are radially resilient and define an inner diameter (D1) such that these blocks can rest without radial initial tension on the hub. The blocks (43) of a second set extend into noses (33) provided to prevent rotation and, like the blocks (45), are not resilient. The blocks (43, 45) define inner diameters (D2, D3) greater than the inner diameter (D1) of the first set, diameter (D3) being smaller than the diameter (D2). The blocks (45) rest via the annular part (29) directly on the central opening of the lateral disc and restrict the spring travel of the blocks (41). The blocks (43) which are not directly radially supported owing to radial tolerances of the lateral discs in the region of the noses (33) are used to restrict the spring travel of the blocks (41) only after the blocks (43) are worn. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-929989-A (GB)
IPC: F28C3/14
Abstract: 929,989. Distilling sea water. A. P. PEDRICK. July 24, 1961, No. 26660/61. Class 32 [Also in Group XIII] A distillation plant includes the apparatus shown in which sea water is evaporated in a chamber 7 by a descending shower of hot solid material in the shape of balls, previously heated in a tubular chamber 3 by hot gases from a burner or flame tube 1. After giving up their heat to the sea water the balls are recycled through a duct 12 and reservoir 13 to the chamber 3 in which they are reheated. Scale from the evaporation process is deposited on the balls and the arrangement enables badly scaled or defective balls to be replaced whilst they are lying in the reservoir. Specifications 212,671, 678,674, 701,544 and 788,775 are referred to.
Patent GB-2276193-A (GB)
Title: Cable fixing device
Inventor: BROWN PHILIP RAYMOND
IPC: F16L3/10
Filed: 1993-03-18
Abstract: A plug for walls, e.g. a wall plug, has a body 4 which has a split or slot 2 running from an opening 3 at one end to a gripping hole 1 at the other end. The cable is gripped as the two parts of the main body 4 are brought tight together as they are pushed into a previously prepared hole (Figure 3) not shown is retained by barbs, ridges or tines 5. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281029-A (GB)
Title: Automobile duster
Inventor: HSU SIMON
IPC: B60S3/00
Filed: 1993-08-19
Abstract: An automobile duster includes a brush (2) for removing dust from automobiles and an axial flow air blower (3) detachably fastened to the handle (1) of the brush. The blower (3) is connectable to the electric cigarette-lighter socket of an automobile, and produces an axial flow of air for blowing dust away from the brush. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270091-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting moisture regain
Inventor: CASSIDY THOMAS
IPC: D06B15/12
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: The moisture regain of a material, eg textile material in the form of yarn (11) or of fabric, is adjusted by passing the material through a humidification chamber (12). The humidity may be controlled by a feedback loop from a sensor (14) to a humidifier (19), eg of the ultrasonic atomiser type. In the embodiment shown the material is passed round a wrap wheel (15). In a second embodiment the material passes along a telescopic chamber whose length is adjusted in accordance with the measured humidity. In further embodiments the material is supported between two perforated belts, is wound round the outer runs of two parallel belts or follows a zig-zag path over rollers in the chamber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270639-A (GB)
Title: Vent filter assembly
Inventor: SEIBERT JEFFREY M
IPC: G21F5/06
Filed: 1993-08-31
Abstract: A vent filter assembly is sealed into an aperture in the wall 301 of a container for radioactive waste, to prevent pressure build-up, and comprises a cup-like housing 14 with a lid 22 enclosing a filter 40 of HEPA-rated porous metal sheet, rendered hydropholic. The filter may be cup-shaped as shown and welded to the housing at 48, or may be flat (Fig. 7) or pleated and annular (Fig. 5). The housing 14 is screwed into the container wall by threads 28 or welded thereto. Housing 14 has an opening 32, and lid 22 is supported off the housing lip by arms 24, to allow flow of gas through the assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270412-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic recording disc
Inventor: KUROE TORU
IPC: G11B5/84
Filed: 1993-09-01
Abstract: A substrate suitable for a magnetic recording comprises a glass having protrusions on its surface, wherein the protrusions have a height of 50 to 1000  ANGSTROM  and a width of 0.01 to 1  mu m, the density of protrusions on the substrate is from 10 to 1000 per 100 mu m<2>, the area ratio of the protrusions is from 0.1 to 50%, and the ratio of peak height of the protrusions on a mean line (Rp) to maximum height (Rmax) with respect to surface roughness of the substrate is at least 60%. The protrusions are formed by chemical etching with an aqueous solution comprising hydrofluoric acid at a concentration of 0.15 to 0.9 N and potassium fluoride at a concentration of 2 to 6 N, the temperature of the solution being 5 to 20 DEG  C. The substrate, when coated with an undercoat film, a magnetic film and a protective film provides a recording disc in which the frictional forces and the sticking forces between the disc and a head are reduced.